Drug interactions
Bisoprolol + Furosemide
Severity: Minor
Bisoprolol and Furosemide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Furosemide and bisoprolol are commonly combined, notably in heart failure, and their blood pressure lowering effects add together. Diuretic-induced hypokalemia may add arrhythmia risk in susceptible patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bisoprolol and Furosemide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bisoprolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Furosemide belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive antihypertensive effects with diuretic-related potassium loss.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure, heart rate and serum potassium and adjust doses if hypotension or bradycardia occurs. Replace potassium if low.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bisoprolol with Furosemide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bisoprolol and Furosemide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Furosemide and bisoprolol are commonly combined, notably in heart failure, and their blood pressure lowering effects add together. Diuretic-induced hypokalemia may add arrhythmia risk in susceptible patients.
How serious is the interaction between Bisoprolol and Furosemide?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure, heart rate and serum potassium and adjust doses if hypotension or bradycardia occurs. Replace potassium if low.
What other medicines interact with Furosemide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Furosemide with, for example, Amifostine, Amikacin, Carbenoxolone. The full list is on the Furosemide page.
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